Open facilities such as, but not limited to, ditches, creeks, and other waterways, located on private property shall not be publicly maintained. Maintenance of such drains shall be the sole responsibility of the owners of the land upon which they are located; provided, however, that if the county finds a sufficient public purpose, work on such drains may be undertaken as provided herein. Open swales, located in the public rights-of-way shall be the maintenance responsibility of the private property owner and the property owner may not alter or enclose the open swales without permission from the county.
(Prior Code, § 26.204) (Ord. 96-24, passed - -1996)